Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour by flight / 6 days - 5 nights
Perfect for the short stop in Turkey, soak up the cultures & history of Istanbul, then fly on to Cappadocia, discover the lunar-like settings and underground city,s...
Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour by flight Duration: 6 days - 5 nights Run: Everyday
DAY 01
Arrive in Istanbul Upon your arrival at Istanbul airport our transferman will be ready to meet and transfer you to your hotel. Time at leisure, stay overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 02
Istanbul - Sultanahmet Visit the St. (Haghia) Sophia, which was built by the Emperor Justinian. It was the largest building in the world for over 1000 years. See its intricate mosaics and huge central dome. (St Sophia is closed on Monday) Continue to the Topkapi Palace, which was used by the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries. We will also see the impressive collection of priceless jewels, crystal, silver and porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and relics of the prophet Mohammed. (Entrance to the Harem is extra). After lunch we will see the Blue Mosque, built for Sultan Ahmet I, which is a unique piece of architecture with its six minarets and features 20,000 beautiful Iznik tiles. Visit the ancient Hippodrome with Obelisk of Theodosius, Snake Pillar and German Fountain of Wilhelm II. Walk through the back streets of Old Istanbul and visit the elegant little Sokullu Pasa mosque and the hidden underground Theodosian Cistern (Or instead of the last two a visit to the Suleymaniye Mosque may be made). See the Grand Covered Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 03
ISTANBUL - CAPPADOCIA Check out and transfer to Istanbul airport in the early morning for departure on the flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir. On arrival meet with the transfer to take you on to Urgup for start of the tour. Today visit Devrent Valley and Pasabagi(Monk's Valley) where you will find the world famous fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos. Then on to visit Goreme Open Air Museum to explore the numerous churches and monasteries with their frescoes. These churches and monasteries where carved from the soft volcanic stone and decorated by Medieval Orthodox Christian Monks around 1000-1200AD. A visit to Ortahisar natural rock castle for panoramic views. After tour, on to hotel with for check-in with the evening at leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 04
CAPPADOCIA - ISTANBUL Breakfast at hotel, check out then depart on another full day tour this time starting with a visit to the famous Derinkuyu Underground City which was built as a defence and hiding site during the period of spreading Christianity. Then on to Cavusin Old Christian Village where you will find a triple Apse church and the monastery of St John the Baptist. In Sinasos Old Greek Village you find old Greek and Ottoman houses. The days touring includes an easy grade 3km hike through Red Valley offering some great scenery that would otherwise not be accessible by car and a visit to Uchisar natural rock castle. At end of the tour, collect luggage from hotel reception and transfer on to Kayseri airport for the return flight to Istanbul. Arrival, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 05
Free Day in Istanbul Free day at your leisure.Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast)
DAY 06
Departure After breakfast check out from hotel (before 12:00), transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport regarding your flight details. End of tour and services. (Included meals: Breakfast)
what's included
04 nights in Istanbul at 4* or Special Class Hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
01 nights in Cappadocia at Cave Hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
All mentioned day tours on regular group guided basis.
Professional English speaking guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism.
Domestic flight ticket. (Istanbul to Cappadocia to Istanbul).
Meals mentioned by the itinerary
Main entrance fees to sights/museums mentioned in the itinerary
If you like to visit Cappadocia and you dont have enough time; you can join Cappadocia day tour from Istanbul. One Day Tour to Cappadocia we also provide Cappadocia day tour from istanbul by Air.
